HMO floor plans in Harborne

We handle HMO floor plan work for HMOs in Harborne and the rest of the West Midlands, checking each requirement against Birmingham City Council's current rules.

Work in Harborne is surveyed, designed and managed by the same team, with one point of contact from first call to handover.

Free survey and fixed written quote

Work by S&K and vetted subcontractors

Designed around Birmingham City Council's HMO standards

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Shared houses in Harborne need to satisfy Birmingham City Council's licensing team as well as building regulations. We plan for both from the first survey, which avoids rework later.

Quotes list each item of work, so you can see where the money goes and compare like for like.

HMO rules in Birmingham City Council

Rule	Birmingham City Council
Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people)	In force everywhere in England
Additional HMO licensing	In force Whole city, 5 June 2023 to 4 June 2028
Selective licensing	In part of the area 25 of the city's 69 wards, 5 June 2023 to 4 June 2028
Article 4 direction for small HMOs	In force Whole city, in force since 8 June 2020

Checked October 2026 against Birmingham City Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.

Birmingham City Council has an Article 4 direction across its whole area, so turning a family house in Harborne into a small HMO needs planning permission. We check the planning history of the address as part of any licence work. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. Birmingham City Council also runs additional licensing across its whole area (until 4 June 2028), so smaller HMOs with three or four people from two or more households need a licence too.

How we handle HMO floor plan work in Harborne

Licence applications for HMOs in Harborne commonly need a floor plan showing room sizes, room use, fire safety features and amenities. We measure the house on site, check the format the council asks for and draw plans that match the property as it is today.

For landlords across the West Midlands, our plans also support planning applications, building control and fire risk assessments. If you have changed the layout of a house in Harborne, we can update existing plans before a renewal, variation or sale.

Floor areas in square metres, with 1.5 m ceiling exclusions
On-site measurement of every room and floor
Escape routes, final exits and shared amenities marked
Plans supplied as PDF in your council's usual format
Room use and intended occupancy marked for each bedroom

HMO floor plans near Harborne

Selly Oak 1.5 miles
Bournbrook 1.5 miles
Edgbaston 1.5 miles
Smethwick 2.7 miles
Northfield 2.9 miles
Moseley 3 miles

Questions about HMO floor plan in Harborne

Do I need a licence for a three or four person HMO in Harborne?

Yes. Birmingham City Council runs additional licensing across its whole area, so a three or four person HMO in Harborne with two or more households needs a licence. Mandatory licensing covers five or more people.

What happens if I let an unlicensed HMO in Harborne?

Since 1 May 2026 councils can issue civil penalties of up to £40,000, and rent repayment orders can cover up to two years' rent. If a house in Harborne needs a licence, apply as soon as possible.

Do HMOs in Harborne need a fire risk assessment?

Fire safety law requires a fire risk assessment of the common parts of most HMOs, and councils commonly ask to see one with a licence application. We arrange the assessment and the works it recommends.

What documents does Birmingham City Council ask for with an HMO licence?

Councils usually ask for floor plans showing room sizes and fire safety features, gas and electrical safety certificates, and fire alarm and emergency lighting certificates. We check Birmingham City Council's current list for your application.